National History Day - Highland Christian School

June 2011
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Service Day
Wish List
Basketball
Class of 2011
National
History Day
Pirates of Penzance
How
to
Be:
...the most excellent way
from
the
cover
Blessings...
in the City of Zion AND
in the Valley of Tears
Psalm 84:5-7 (paraphrase)
Blessed are those who pass through the Valley of Tears and make it a place of
springs...they go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.
Looking back over the past year at Highland Christian School, it is easy
to identify and embrace the blessings of God. We are blessed with over 450
unique and precious students, Pre-K through 8th grade. We are blessed with
the commitment and passion of Christian Educators. We are blessed with
active community support that reaches far past current students and parents.
We are blessed with the tangible and intangible work of board members.
We are blessed with a faithful support staff in the office, classrooms, BAC,
custodians, PTO, and safe, caring bus drivers. We are blessed with parents
sacrificing to raise covenant children. Highland Christian School is a clear
miniature picture of the City of Zion!
Unbelievable Blessings!
Look at these smiling faces! At
Highland Christian School, it is all
about the kids! These kids, whom
God has gifted, are entrusted to us
for a short time. When we engage
with them for learning and spiritual
training, it is for the purpose of
shaping lives for the glory of God.
Thank you for your partnership with
us and for the many ways you each
have played a part at HCS this year.
The events and accomplishments
you will read about on the following
pages, highlight the blessings of
opportunity, of abundant resources,
and of relationships. We look to God
as the Giver of all good gifts and
praise Him for his unfailing love.
“I myself will search for my sheep
and look after them. As a shepherd looks
after his scattered flock when he is with
them, so will I look after my sheep…
I will rescue them…I will pasture
them... and the mountain heights of
Israel will be their grazing land.”
Ezekiel 34:11-14
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The blessings that are more difficult to embrace are those that are
unpleasant. Nevertheless, it is in the wilderness Valley of Tears that we see the
springs of spiritual growth gush forward. Embracing painful experiences we
find ourselves moving from one level of spiritual strength to another. What
would happen if we embraced these blessings with courage and joy on the
front end of difficulty? We would be making the Valley of Tears into a place of
gushing springs!
Let us share three areas where we have seen such wilderness blessings this year!
Student Challenges – As a staff we have seen students’ lives change trajectory
through the proactive engagement of teachers. Speaking the truth in love,
teachers have led with empathy and strategy. This is not just a nice thing to
do, it is a difficult but right thing to do, and it shows us how to be. Christ
embraced us especially when we were yet in our sins...
Board Decisions – After wrestling through difficult (and sometimes
unpopular) decisions, Board members have led us, trusting the ‘voice of the
Lord’ in the group process. Submitting to this process has resulted in stability
and mission driven direction. This is not just a nice thing to do, it is a
difficult but right thing to do, and it shows us how to be. The Heavenly Father
leads us, especially when we are kicking and screaming to go another way...
Difficult Situations – As parents have wrestled with concerns and conflicts
in the lives of their children, we have seen hearts renewed. This has taken
courage and trust, submitting to the structure of authority, and due process.
This is not just a nice thing to do, it is a difficult but right thing to do, and
it shows us how to be. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us, especially when we are
engaged in the wrestles of life...
We have much cause for joy and celebration as we complete another year
of Christian Education. We are deeply thankful for the innumerable ‘City
of Zion’ blessings the Lord has given to Highland Christian School. We are
especially indebted for the ‘Valley of Tears’ experiences of school life. God
has richly blessed us as we have united together in Christ in a trek across ‘The
Valley of Tears’. And there is no doubt, each one of His will appear before God
in Zion!
Israel
Akinbobuyi
Sean
Armendariz
Joel
Bergsma
Arthur
Carey
Carlie
Cruse
Colton
Ebbens
Justine
Evenhouse
James
Fedele
Courtney
Herald
Rachel
Herrera
Andrew
Hladek
Carmen
Huizenga
Lydia
Huizenga
Kalie
Johnson
Chad
Ketelaar
Laura
Kortum
PPhillip
hillip
Kostelyk
Joel
Kostelyk
Kristen
Laninga
Derrick
Lewis
Garrett
Porter
Zackary
Pruim
Katherine
Reynhout
Aireal
Sandidge
Carolyn
Sanjurjo
Ryan
Schulz
Andrew
Sitter
Leah
Smit
Courtney
Smith
Hannah
Sonner
Andrew
Stammis
Devin
Terpstra
Ilandi
Thomas
Jon
Van Til
Leah
Vander Wall
Sara
Vander Woude
Gavin
Yonkman
Nathan
Zuidema
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students in action
Eighth Grade Chicago Trip
Chicago – it’s a great city with a lot to offer from culture to commerce. It has a
great lakefront, an interesting history, and some fascinating architectural structures.
Each spring the eighth grade class of Highland Christian School has an opportunity to
explore part of the city. This year, on Friday, May 6, the eighth graders, their sponsors, and their chaperons enjoyed their annual
Chicago Architectural Scavenger Hunt.
The students began their tour on Congress and Michigan, working their way past the famous Auditorium Theater to the
Harold Washington Library, and then past some of the earliest tall buildings in the city. These date to the 1890s. Students then
work through the many fine buildings in the financial district, including the beautiful Rookery Building. They then proceeded
west through the Theater District, home of the well-known Chicago Theater on State Street and Oriental Theater on Randolph.
Passing by these buildings, the students caught a glimpse of another architectural chestnut: the Marshall Fields Store.
Next on the agenda was the architecturally unique James R. Thompson Center. Its glass design and shape is a standout
among the surrounding buildings. A massive food court on the lower level was host for the students’ favorite part of the trip:
lunch. Almost any taste can be satisfied here in this large, diverse eating facility.
Finally, the groups hiked
to the lakefront, where they
enjoyed Millennium Park and
the Buckingham Fountain.
The trip ended at Millennium
Station for the train ride back.
Millennium Station is located
in the Chicago Cultural Center,
which was originally the
Chicago Public Library. This
year, for the first time in three
years, the participants enjoyed
a warm, sunny day, as opposed
to rain showers. This made for a
fantastic day!
Diversity Week
“There are different kinds
of gifts, but the same Spirit
distributes them. There are
different kinds of service but
the same Lord. There are
different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is
the same God at work.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6.
May 2-6 was Diversity Week at Highland Christian
School. The school spent some time each day thinking about
and discovering the diverse gifts and abilities that each child
of God is given. During this week students thought about
how God chose wisely when He made each person and that
we are to do the best at the job God has designed for us. He
gave us unique gifts for the role we have in His kingdom. We
are to encourage and rejoice in the gifts of others that will
help us to ‘build’ the road to God’s kingdom together. The
last day was spent discussing the ultimate purpose of why
were are working together and the road we are on. Bricks were
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handed out to students who wrote on the brick the job that
they have now and the gifts that God has given them to complete their job. Students also recognized the gifts that they see
in each other. During Thursday chapel, led by Ms. Benson, the
students placed their bricks along a path in the middle of the
gym to visualize that each unique image-bearer has different
gifts, and when we work together, unifying our gifts, we are
fulfilling God’s purpose. Ms. Benson used the example of Ota
Benga, an African who was seen as less than human because
he was different and not as a unique, image bearere of God.
We must look for the gifts in each other and to love each
other even when we are different or unfamiliar to each other.
God created our differences so that we could work together to
complete His tasks for His kingdom.
students in action
Pirates of Penzance
On Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6, 2011, the JH Choir performed Pirates of Penzance.
This was a compilation of approximately 50 students and over four months of work during
and after school. Telling the story of a mixed up job plan for Frederic and how he became a
pirate instead of a pilate, this story unfolded into a comedic tale that allowed for everyone to
have an enjoyable night.
It was truly a blessing to see all of these students grow in their abilities and their
responsibilities over the course of the preparation for the musical, and their performances
were definitely a reflection of their hard work. We are already considering selections for next year
and we look forward to seeing many people in attendance at the performances again next year.
Math Triathlon
On April 28, sixteen 7th and 8th graders participated in the 18th Annual Math Triathlon
at Trinity Christian College. To prepare for this event, we spent several afternoons after school
going over a variety of challenging math problems and brainteasers.
On the day of the event, our students, along with students from eighteen other schools,
traveled to Trinity to participate. The day included an individual, a team, and a relay event. The
individual event was a test made up of 20 questions. In the team event, the students were split
into groups of three or four to solve five problems. In the relay event, students had to answer
questions as fast as they could.
During the awards ceremony we found that Highland Christian tied for seventh place! In
the individual event, Andrew Stammis was the top scorer for Highland. The 8th graders who
attended the event were: Rachel Herrera, Ryan Schulz, Joel Kostelyk, Chad Ketelaar, Carlie
Cruse, Sara Vander Woude, Hannah Sonner, Arthur Carey, James Fedele, Aireal Sandidge, Leah
Smit, Colton Ebbens, and Andrew Stammis. The 7th graders who attended were: Jonathan
Neeley, Jonathan Otte, and Aaron Riemersma. Thank you to all the students who participated
in the Triathlon this year. They did a great job representing Highland Christian!
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students in action
Soles for Souls
“Changing The World One Pair At A Time” is the motto of an organization called “Soles For Souls”. This organization
sends shoes to people in dire need. At the end of February, the kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Shirleen Brown and Mrs. Judy
Zandstra spear-headed a shoe drive for this organization. The students in Preschool and Kindergarten-8th grade and their
parents contributed 416 pairs of shoes of all shapes, sizes and colors. These shoes were then sent to another organization in
Sheldon, Iowa called Village Northwest Unlimited. There, 180 people with disabilities were provided work opportunities as
they sorted all the shoes we collected. The shoes were then sent to men, women and children in Third World Countries. The
students at Highland Christian School were truly blessed to be used by God to help others far away from us.
High Honor Roll
Third Quarter 2010/2011
Carlie Cruse
Lorna DeWindt
Elyse Dunham
Colton Ebbens
Rachel Herrera
Bo Hofstra
Noah Holderman
Vanesa Huizenga
Kalie Johnson
Jared Jonkman
Aaron Knapper
Joel Kostelyk
Caleb Last
Carla Lopez
David Montalvo
Jacob Mulderink
Jonathan Neeley
Ethan O’Riley
Sixth Grade Art Critics
Honor Roll
Rembrandt to Picasso, Rueben to VanGogh, Reynolds to...a strand
of light bulbs? Yes, The Art Institute of Chicago has it all. The sixth
graders spent a day viewing the 5,000 years of human artistic expression
displayed at this encyclopedic art museum. They were, at times, both
awed and astonished.
Raena Bass
James Bell
Luke Boss
Lucas Delahunty
Sam Dittrich
Justine Evenhouse
James Fedele
Lydia Huizenga
Carmen Huizenga
Tiffany Ketelaar
Chad Ketelaar
Raijai King
Jak Klapak
Hannah Kortum
Laura Kortum
Kristen Laninga
Derrick Lewis
Several docents (volunteers) led the students to various pieces and
explained the context, theme, and technique of each work. Students saw,
first hand, how the themes they had been studying in literature were also
reflected in art.
Earlier in the year, the students had read the novel Chasing Vermeer by
Blue Balliett. One docent, upon receiving this information, planned a tour
that followed the path Calder and Petra, the main characters, had taken
through the museum in their quest to solve the mystery of a stolen painting.
We marveled at the coffin of Paankhenamun, contemplated the stoic spirit
portrayed in American Gothic, and wanted to step into Georges Seurat’s A
Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Sometimes, however, we had to ask ourselves, just
as Calder and Petra had done, “Is this art?”
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Emily Otte
Jonathan Otte
Neal Pawlowski
JP Peerbolte
Aireal Sandidge
Eden Schipper
Courtney Smith
Leah Smith
Hannah Sonner
Emma Spoelman
Andrew Stammis
Jack Thompson
Melanie Van Til
Sara Vander Woude
Matthew Vargo
Robby Zandstra
Matthew Zandstra
Third Quarter 2010/2011
Martha Mapes
Steven Otte
Elyssa Patricks
Takoda Potts
David Prince
Zackary Pruim
Katherine Reynhout
Avrey Riemersma
Sarah Schoon
Norman Standish
Devin Terpstra
Jacob Thompson
Leah Vander Wall
Da’Yna Whitehead
Cameron Zandstra
James Zandstra
students in action
This year’s Service Day was fun,
rain free, and full of God’s grace. The
students all participated in various
activities sharing their talents and gifts
with many people. Kindergarten and
Grade 1 shared their singing talents
and their young author stories with the
residents of Providence Life Services
in South Holland. They brightened
up the morning and afternoon for the
residents and were accompanied by Ms.
Boekeloo on the piano. Grade 2 made
Pots of Encouragement again this year.
The flower pots went out to pastors of
the students and to our faithful PTO
members. The students showed their
artistry by decorating the pots and
making coordinating cards. Grade 3 went
out into the town to beautify the streets.
They cleaned up areas along the bike
path and along Jewett Street. This year
Grade 4 tried something new by making
soup packages for Beacon Light Food
Pantry. The students packaged pasta,
spices, beans and rice into a delicious soup pack (Mrs. Koutz and Mrs. Buder made the soup for the students and teachers to
taste, and it was DELICIOUS!). Beacon Light was grateful for the 100 packages that will feed many families. Grade 5 returned
to Ross Reformed Church to clean up the picnic area. We had an especially cheerful and hard working group this year, and the
picnic area has never looked better!
Junior High went to many different places, with two new projects added – Children of Abraham (an organization that
packages medical supplies and food for disaster areas such as Haiti) and the Old Firehouse Community Center in Gary. There
was some concern when only girls signed up for Children of Abraham, for we thought that they would need to lift 50 lb. bags
of rice onto pallets! When the group arrived at the warehouse, the coordinator, Champ, was especially pleased that girls were
in the group, because they needed help sorting and categorizing lead aprons! We were reminded again of God’s all knowing
hand in everything we do. Thank you to all the volunteers, chaperons, and donors of materials and money that made this day
possible. The blessings pile up one after the other and we praise God for His good and gracious love.
Maple Syrup Time
On March 16, 2011 our third grade students traveled to Deep River County Park in Hobart to discover maple syrup
time. We learned that maple syrup can only be made in the early spring when the nighttime temperature falls below
freezing and the daytime temperature is above 32 degrees. Each spring provides the perfect conditions for sap to flow
in the maple trees. The students visited the sugar shed and saw giant pans of sap being boiled. This boiling sap slowly
turned into pure maple syrup. They tasted a sample of the syrup, learned about the procedure to select a tree to tap, and
the number of taps that a tree can support. The students enjoyed learning that it takes 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon
of syrup, and that pure maple syrup has no added ingredients. Also onsite were period re-enactors called Voyageurs,
who taught us about life in NW Indiana during the 18th century, and the value of maple sugar as currency. We enjoyed
spending a beautiful morning outside learning about our Father’s marvelous creation.
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students in action
National History Day
Kids came from far and wide to share their projects.
There were projects on Boston Tea Party, the Lincoln Douglas
Debates, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Iran Hostage Crisis. Like any good project, the National History Day program
rolled the proverbial ball onto the floor and let the kids play.
put together a group documentary entitled Military: Weak or
Strong? (The Military-Industrial Complex). Scores of hours were
devoted to the project and when the students were ready to
take their project to South Bend for the district level competition, we put our fate in the hands of the judges.
The students were presented with a challenge at the beginning of the school year. Develop a project that covers the
following theme in pretty much any format you prefer, the
theme was Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures
and Consequences. Students were given the option of conducting their work in a group setting or individually and they
could pick any of the following mediums – research paper,
exhibit, performance, documentary or website.
The outcome was gratifying. All their hard work paid
off in qualifying for the state finals in Indianapolis this last
month. While we were not able to qualify for the national
competition in Maryland in June, the hard work and dedication that went into their projects was beneficial in more ways
than one.
The challenge of course is in putting the project together
in a way that fits the time constraint of 10-minutes and is
able to tell the full story in all of its rich details. My group of
young historians gathered in the library on Wednesdays and
many Friday evenings from early October through the first
part of April putting together their research and planning the
format of their documentaries.
We accepted the challenge not knowing how well we
would do. There were sessions where we struggled with the
direction of the research and other sessions where it all came
together smoothly. Through it all the students drew on their
enthusiasm for the subject matter and the challenge before
them to put together two wonderful projects.
Noah Holderman did a documentary entitled the
Berlin Wall while Jack Barth, JP Peerbolte and Matt Vargo
As the year moved along, I was able to witness a growth
in confidence along with a strong bond between the students
grow. They were rightly proud of their accomplishments
and were given a new public stature that comes with high
achievement. National History Day has found that students
who participate in this program are more likely to be better
writers with the ability to use solid evidence to support their
point of view.
It is the active learning component that draws the students in. With this group of young scholars this year, I simply
presented the challenge, exposed them to different points of
view and made myself available to listen to ideas as much as
possible. The National History Day program really allows the
students to take on the learning and to cover subject matter
that is really not possible in the regular classroom because
they select the topics that they want to study.
In the end, the students were able to do more than they
ever thought possible and after watching the projects of
other students across the State of Indiana, their horizons and
perspectives are altered forever. Now, they know that they
can learn, grow and compete with their peers. That is a pretty
cool feeling. I, for one, look forward to watching this group
grow with the program and to bring other students into this
wonderful program.
Bill Vargo, NHD Teacher/Facilitator
Chambers Choir Invite
The Highland Christian School Chambers Choir is looking
for churches or other venues to sing at for the 2011/2012 academic
year. This is a group of third through sixth grade students who serve
the community by sharing the gift of song. The Chambers Choir
can accommodate approximately 10 dates throughout the year. If
interested, please have your church pastor contact Miss Boekeloo at
[email protected].
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students in action
Preschool
Field Trip
On Friday, April 29, Sonshine Enrichment Center,
specifically 86 of its 103 students, about 86 parents
and 6 teachers went to Fun Flatables in Dyer for a
field trip to celebrate the end of the year. Students and
teachers arrived at the facility, which was closed to
the public around 9:00a.m. and had the entire facility
to themselves for 2 hours. Fun Flatables has 3 rooms
which all include blow up bouncy houses, slides and
mazes with fun but age appropriate challenging ways
to get up and down the equipment. The students had
a fun time kicking their shoes off and running around
with their teachers, parents, and classmates that they
have established friendships and memories with
throughout the 2010-2011school year. Many of the
children were wiped out at the end of the trip. They
left sweaty, thirsty and tired. What a successful day at
Fun Flatables! The students are such a blessing to the
S.E.C. teachers, and the S.E.C. staff is thankful they
could share such a fun, bonding, and memorable time
with the students and their families.
Special Guest
in Kindergarten
Here in the 3-day kindergarten room, we have just celebrated
100 days!! The excitement was high. Then, just two school days
later, we were able to celebrate day number 102 by entertaining a
very special guest. Mr. Dick Zandstra came and shared some very
interesting tidbits of his life with us! It was a lot of fun to visit
with him and hear him answer some of our questions. He had a
lot of wisdom to share and it was neat how he could relate to our
little world. Here are some things that stuck with us after he left:
>> He was 102!!!
>> When you get old, your hearing gets old.
>> His house was by Meijers.
>> There were 13 kids living in a tiny house.
>> He lived on a farm.
>> There was no furnace.
>> Every time he thinks about no furnace, his feet get cold!
>> He worked in the garden a lot.
>> Their dog’s name was ‘Bruno.’
>> His toys were made of wood.
>> They had a horse and carriage.
>> They traded vegetables for stuff..no money.
>> He sat on a sand floor in the basement of church.
>> His wife died when she was 88.
>> He looked old and used a walker.
I know that the kids will not forget how he sang ‘Jesus Loves
Me’ with them. He sang loudly and clearly and thoroughly felt
at home in the crowd! Thank you, Uncle Dick for making a
wonderful memory for us! God bless you...see you next year on
day number 103!!
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sports
6th Girls Basketball
With only 8 girls, most of which was their first time playing the
game of basketball, the 6th grade girls’ season was one of starting
with the fundamentals and learning the basics of the game. The
girls made huge improvements in both their knowledge of the
sport as well as their basketball skills. Defense was the name of our
game and we knew that the shots would eventually fall. Several of
the games came down to a couple points in the final minutes. Even
though it was heartbreaking losing in the last minutes, the girls
kept their heads and spirits up. We had our tournament at Lansing
in the middle of our season. The girls really shined and came together as a team. The intensity and aggressiveness we were looking
for finally came out! Each game the girls showed great improvement and ended the season with a strong win. We were extremely
proud of their great attitudes as well as their hard work and vast
improvement this season. Great season girls!
Team members were:
JoAnn Huitsing, Vanesa
Huizenga, Tiffany Ketelaar, Sarah Looney, Carla Lopez, Avrey
Riemersma, Sarah Schoon, & Melanie Van Til. Coach: Jori Leeson
7th Boys A Basketball
Thank you to all the players, parents, grandparents, teachers, scorekeepers, helpers and fans for another very fun and
successful season. We really appreciate the outstanding support at all the home and away games. We are truly blessed to be a
part of the HCS community. We really enjoyed working with these guys again and watching them develop during the season.
We stressed to the guys that they are Christian student athletes and challenged our players to show passion for our amazing
God and for the game of basketball.
This group of young men had another outstanding season, losing only one game. They also played great during the
DeMotte Tournament at the end of the season, taking home the championship by defeating Crown Point in the championship
game! The boys were very determined to
learn everything they could about the game
of basketball and to improve individually
and as a team. They were a joy to coach. Their
enthusiasm, determination and desire were top
notch and were a huge reason for the success
they enjoyed this season.
We look forward to watching and helping
these boys compete for one more year at HCS.
Great work this year boys and Go Huskies!
Coach Z (Chuck Zandstra)
& Coach K (Matt Kimmel)
Highland Huskies 2010
7th Grade Boys A Team Roster
Luke Boss, Isaiah Gaiser, Ryan Griffin,
Chandler Kimmel, Garret Lytle, David Prince,
James Zandstra, Luke Zandstra, Matthew
Zandstra, Robbie Zandstra
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8th Girls Basketball
Throughout this season the girls worked hard in practice and
during games. I saw a lot of growth as individual players and as
a team. Although we did not win a game this year, the girls were
ready to play each game with their whole hearts. We played in a
few very close games which were definitely some of the highlights
of the season. I believe that this year of difficult games, tough
practices, and their determination has prepared the girls for a
successful season next year! I’m so proud of each one of you, way
to go girls!
Team members were:
Emily Otte, Ilandi Thomas,
Carolyn Sanjurjo, Lorna DeWindt, Mikinsey Pruim, LaTanya
Gaiser, Destini Pimental, Diamond McCrimon, Elyssa Patricks,
Anneke Brummel, and Emma Spoelman.
I would also like to thank the parents for their support
throughout the season by bringing your girls to practices,
games, and riding the bus. Thank you again for all that you did
throughout the season.
God bless, Heidi Vermeulen
The Octathlon
This year Highland Christian was very proud to have the opportunity to host this brand new event during the track and
field season. The Octathlon is basically two competitions running simultaneously, first the Octathlon, and second, a regular
track meet for those not involved in the Octathlon. An “Octathlon” is basically a Decathlon with only eight events (Octa). This
event was dreamed up to give the few stellar athletes on each team a chance to really let their abilities show by competing in
nearly every event, and to allow the athletes who normally finish behind those “stellar” athletes a chance to place and medal in
an event. Crown Point and DeMotte were invited to participate in the
meet and each school was asked to enter up to four boys and four girls
in the Octathlon portion of the competition. These athletes could only
place in the Octathlon. Their score at each event was not considered for
an individual medal, which gave many more athletes from each school
a chance to place in an event.
Octathlon Events:
50m Hurdles, Shot Put, High Jump, 400m,
Discus, 100m, Long Jump, 1 Mile
Each Octathlete’s performance from each event was then run
through the same formula used internationally to score professional
athletes in the Decathlon. HCS finished in the middle of the pack
in the Octathon portion of the event and had some very impressive
finishes in many of the individual events.
The Octathlon was a huge success, and received very positive
reviews from athletes, coaches and fans alike. This was a great event,
one we will definitely be hosting again, and an event we would like to
invite all HCS supporters to come and enjoy and to help cheer on our
student athletes!
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2011-2012 Calendar
Come One, Come All to Join the Fun!
Everyone’s invited to the
HCS Foundation
Back to School
Picnic
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
4:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: Highland Christian’s
front yard
Who: friends, family,
grandparents &
neighbors
Tickets will be sold for
food & games.
August 9 .....................................................All School Picnic
August 18 .......................................... HCS Teacher Inservice
August 22 .....................................................Illiana Inservice
August 22 ........... New Family Open House 6:30-7:30 p.m.
August 23 ............................School Starts - 12:15 Dismissal
August ................................... S.E.C. Parent Night 7:00 p.m.
August ......................................................Candy Sale Begins
September .........................Ice Cream Social 6:30-8:00 p.m.
September 5 .....................................Labor Day - No School
September 6 .............................First Day S.E.C – T/Th Class
September 7 ........................ First Day S.E.C. – M/W/F Class
September 7 ........................................................Market Day
September 13........................................... S.E.C. Picture Day
September 14.......................................... H.C.S. Picture Day
September ......................... Room Parent Meeting-8:30 a.m.
September ...............................................See You at the Pole
October 4,5 .........................9X13 Dutch Apple Pie Pick Up
October .....................................................Mom’s Night Out
October 13,14 ........................ CEA Convention-No School
October 5 ............................................................Market Day
October 21 ..................Grandparents’ Day-12:15 Dismissal
October 24 ........................................Parent Performance of
Grandparents’ Day Program – 6:30 p.m.
October 28 ............................... End 1st Qtr. – Dismiss 1:45
November 2 ........................................................Market Day
November 10 .......................Conferences - 12:15 Dismissal
November 11 ...................... Teacher Work Day - No School
November 14 ....................................................Soup Supper
November 16 ...........................................Cake Roll Pick Up
November ..........................................Strack & Van Til Days
November 23,24,25 .........................Thanksgiving Vacation
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November 30 ......................................................Market Day
December 8 ........................Christmas Concert – 7:00 p.m.
December 20 ................................................ 1:45 Dismissal
December 21-January 2.........................Christmas Vacation
January 3 ..................................................... School Resumes
January 9 ............ Kdg. & SEC Open House 6:30–8:00 p.m.
January 11 ...........................................................Market Day
January 16.....................Martin Luther King Day-NoSchool
January 27.............................. End 2nd Qtr. – Dismiss 1:45
January 28................................................................... ISSMA
January ........................................................... Magazine Sale
January ......................................................Mom’s Night Out
February 4 ................................................................... ISSMA
February ......................................................... Aurelios’ Days
February 8. ..........................................................Market Day
February 6 ......................................................... Chili Supper
February 16 ...........All School Skating Party 6:30-9:30 p.m.
February 17 ............................Faculty Inservice - No School
February 20 ..............................Presidents’ Day - No School
February ....................................................Family Fun Night
March 1 .......................................... Kindergarten Screening
March 1 ............................................ HCS Recital 6:30 p.m.
March 5 ........................................................... Pastors’ Event
March TBD...............................................Iowa Basic Testing
March 7 ...............................................................Market Day
March 13 ...............................Illiana Jr. High Choir Festival
March 15 ...........................J.H. Spring Concert & Beg. Band
PTO Meeting Before Concert
March 29 ................................. End 3rd Qtr. – Dismiss 1:45
March 30–April 6 ................... Spring Vacation - No School
April 9 ......................................................... School Resumes
April ............................................Banket/Strudel Fundraiser
April 11................................................................Market Day
April 13 ...................................................... HCS Service Day
April 16 .................................................... HCS Open House
April ...................................................Strack & Van Til Days
April 27 .......................................................... Silent Auction
April 28 ............................................................. Live Auction
May 3 ............................................. Kindergarten Round-Up
May 4 .....................................Faculty Inservice - No School
May 7 .............................Annual Society Meeting 7:30 p.m.
May 9 ..................................................................Market Day
May 10,11 ............................................ Junior High Musical
May .................................................. Sub-Sandwich Pick Up
May ........................................................ 8th Grade Banquet
May 21, 22 .................................................... S.E.C. Last Day
May 23 ..................................................... S.E.C. Graduation
May 24 .............................................................. S.E.C. Picnic
May 24 .............................. K-5 Spring Program – 6:30 p.m.
May 28 ...................................... Memorial Day - No School
June 6 ..................................................................Market Day
June 7 ............................... 8th Grade Graduation 7:30 p.m.
June 7 ..................................Last Day (K-7) 11:00 Dismissal
friends in action
Did you know that
Mrs. Moore was in the
cement business?
Mrs. Moore’s first and last years as a teacher.
Yes, she has been a foundation builder
and has made impressions on “wet cement”
for 35 years. She helped shape and mold over
800 children during her 7 years of teaching 2nd
grade at Lansing Christian and her 28 years of
teaching 1st grade at Highland Christian.
Mrs. Moore has a passion for passing on
knowledge and a desire to help others. She
models kindness and patience with smiles and
a loving heart. She is full of wisdom and always
gives her best. She plants the seed of God’s love
and grace in every child she teaches.
We want to thank Mrs. Moore for making
positive “impressions” on children by teaching,
helping, guiding, inspiring, and loving them.
As staff here at Highland Christian, we will
miss Mrs. Moore greatly as she has been a role
model, mentor, leader, guide and friend. We pray
God will bless her as she enjoys her retirement
and is able to spend more time with her husband,
children and grandchildren.
First graders with their Earth Day posters. They are encouraging everyone
to help take care of the beautiful world God created.
Auction 2011 Update
Highland Christian School has once again been blessed with God’s grace,
and we can see the results of His spirit working among us. The 2011 Live Auction,
Silent Auction, and Bake Sale were able to collectively raise $102,000 in gross
proceeds for Highland Christian School. It is God who eqips us to provide a
Christ-Centered education, teaching our students How to Be. The school theme
for this year “But eagerly desire the greater gifts....and now I will show you the most
excellent way” sums it all up (I Corinthians 12:31).
The Auction Committee would like to THANK all the servants who
participated in the auctions and bake sale. Perhaps you were one of our generous
donors or bidders? Maybe you served on Auction Committee? You may have
been one of our servants who worked at the auction or behind the scenes
shopping for items, baking, cooking, setting up, assembly, display, or clean-up?
Maybe you were one of the families that attended the auction for the first time to
see and witness His Awesomeness? THANK-YOU!!!!!
Every year it is truly a blessing to see Christian students, parents,
grandparents, teachers, auction committee members, and members of the
community come together and work for this annual fundraiser to make it such a
huge success. We THANK YOU for your generous support and THANK the Lord
for His continued faithfulness in blessing our school!
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wish list
Auction Toshiba Laptop..............................................$1,400
Auction software upgrade .............................................. $400
Sound System Amplifier ................................................ $860
Building and Grounds
New sand box for Sonshine .......................................$1,000
New steel doors in hallway to
eliminate center post .................................................. $1,900
Portable handicap signs ................................................. $530
New Flag Pole ..............................................................$2,000
Tankless Water Heater for JR High Locker Rooms..... $3,500
Building and Grounds Summer Projects
Reprint “Huskies” logo on gym wall mats.................... $620
Roof:
tear off ................................................................... $2.900
felt ............................................................................ $950
shingles ................................................................. $9,700
flashings and vents .................................................... $50
new flat roof .........................................................$6,000
new flashing around flat roof ................................. $400
Parking Lot:
sealcoat and stripe parking lot ............................ $3,500
Outdoor Basketball Court:
crackseal and sealcoat basketball court............... $2,500
new striping ............................................................. $850
four new backboards.......................................... $200/ea
four new heavy duty nets ..................................... $35/ea
Music Room Upgrades:
new shelving ............................................................ $400
CD/Ipod player ....................................................... $125
DVD player ................................................................ $50
bulletin board.......................................................... $100
Security Upgrades:
outdoor camera for bus area ...............................$1,495
software upgrades.................................................... $880
Carpet:
new carpet for one classroom.............................. $1,900
New 5-Day Preschool
Four 5 packs of cots...................................................$170/pk
Cot Carrier ........................................................................ $60
Three tables................................................................ $250/ea
Twentyfour chairs ........................................................ $28/ea
Area Rug .......................................................................... $350
Drying Rack ...................................................................... $85
Betty Lukens Bible Flannelboard Set............................. $250
Manipulatives ................................................................. $100
Multicultural Dolls......................................................... $100
Wood Blocks ................................................................... $350
Large & Small Vehicles ................................................... $100
Traffic Signs/Pretend Families ....................................... $100
Globe ................................................................................ $55
Color Paddles ....................................................................$10
CD/tape player with counter ......................................... $100
Music instruments/rhythm sticks/CDs ......................... $150
Floor Puzzles .................................................................. $100
Large Muscle Set ............................................................. $200
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1 Year Campaign ............................................... $500/month
Four 2-way radios ...................................................... $250/ea
2nd Grade – Mrs. Donovan
Overhead Projector with Stand ..................................... $430
Academic Support Center
Grammar Software ........................................................... $98
Reading Comprehension Level 3 Software ..................... $98
High-Low Reader 2+ ........................................................ $98
Computer ....................................................................... $800
Transportation
(3) sets of steer tires – 2 tires per set ....................... $600/set
(4) sets of drive tires – 2 tires per set ...................... $680/set
(8) oil changes........................................................$150 each
Kindergarten
Computer games:
Word Munchers, Math Munchers ...................... $500/ea
Literature
Holocaust Remembrance Series
For Young Readers (3 sets).................................$372.84
Library
Ancient Greece – Set of 7 books ($15 each)............. $86/set
America the Beautiful State
Reference Books (52 books) ................................$1,400
Art
5 Art Display Panels .................................................. $250/ea
Music
SCH50 Xylophone Mallet #254831 .......................... $29/pr
Studio 49 Series 1600 Orff Instrument Set
(7 Instruments) .................................................... $2,900
(2) Trumpets....................................................... $600/ea
(2) Flutes............................................................. $300/ea
Before/After Care
Activities and Enrichment Items ................................... $175
Technology
(5) Student Computers for Library .......................... $500/ea
(6) 52” LCD Televisions for Classrooms .............. $1,100/ea
(35) Computers for Technology Lab ....................... $700/ea
Office Plus 2010................................... 80 users at $66.00/ea
User Licenses ......................................... 80 users at $6.67/ea
Ghost Licenses ..................................... 80 users at $10.76/ea
Express Licenses..................................... 80 users at $4.16/ea
Express licensing for 2011 ......................................... $581.42
New Server ...................................................................$2,742
Startup and Install service...........................................$2,000
Wish List Selection Criteria
The two questions below were considered before including
items on the wishlist:
1. Is the item(s) needed to bring intentional growth to the
particular program area in either breadth or depth?
2. Is there a high degree of confidence that the item(s) will
be used in the very near future?
friends in action
etc...unbelievably blessed
The story of etc... a resale
marketplace has been one of
challenges and blessings. What began as
a Highland Christian Foundation money
raising tactic, it became a ministry to the
surrounding community as both a place
to shop for great deals, and find a caring
community. etc...’s volunteer base has
built a community of love and concern
for each other. We were challenged to be
the best resale shop we could be, and our
current reputation proves that we have
met the challenge. We continue to post
healthy increases over years’ sales, but
more important y, we continue to meet
new customers who can’t believe what we sell is used items! The look and feel of our store is unparalleled in the area.
We were challenged to find a way to increase our business, and met that challenge by developing a liquidation
furniture business that, once again, no other resale store in the area has accomplished. Our supplier has been
overwhelmed by the increasing demand for furniture. We have already faced the challenge of renovation, adding the new
furniture showroom. A fine group of volunteers stepped up to the challenge and gave us a beautiful, functional space.
Through all of this, we have been blessed.
Store Location
etc... a resale marketplace
is located in the strip mall
across from the Crossroads
Shopping Center on the
northwest corner of the
intersection of Route 30 and
Route 41 in Schererville,
Indiana. Our store is between
Champion and Dollar Tree.
1650 US Highway 41, Suite D
Schererville, Indiana 46375
(219) 865-5400
www.etcresale.org
[email protected]
Store Hours
Monday
10am- 4pm
Tuesday
10am-7pm
Wednesday 10am-4pm
Thursday
10am-7pm
Friday
10am-4pm
Saturday
10am-4pm
Closed Sundays and holidays
Our volunteers are beyond loyal, and are a hard working group. They operate
as if this was their own store, and they have taken on the attitude of keeping our
store the best in the area. They come in faithfully, and stay longer than is expected.
The laughter and joy we experience is special to us, and there are many who would
be nowhere else. We have been blessed with the TAP group from Lake Central,
who though they have physical and mental challenges, are always a joy, and always
diligent in their work. We also provide a place for those doing community service,
both as mission, and as payment for their debt to society. That has been an important
area of mission work, as we are able to be the face of Christ to those who may not be
exactly “thrilled” to be there. They have been known to come back after their assigned
time, and to also comment about the great atmosphere and acceptance they received
while working with us.
Customers as well, have special significance. We know many by name, as the
resale shop customer tends to visit weekly, or at least bi-weekly. They share concerns
with us, laugh with us, and tell others about us.
We are also given the opportunity to help the community far away as well. We
have provided clothing that people have taken on mission trips with the purpose of
leaving them behind, and we most recently provided clothing for a company bringing
relief to the Southern states hardest hit by the latest string of storms and tornadoes.
The challenges and blessings will continue, as etc... moves forward in its growth.
The next challenge will be in the changes of management structure which the board
has determined necessary. As a result, Pat Tinklenberg will no longer be with the
store, and we await a new team member. As always, we know that God will guide and
lead the path that we take. Indeed, etc... a resale marketplace is unbelievably
blessed. Come join us, and be blessed as well!
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3040 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322
HCS MISSION STATEMENT
In order to honor God,
we nurture and guide students
to see the Father’s creation
to sense order in a world saved by Christ
to serve God through the leading of the Holy Spirit
CONTACT US
3040 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322
219-838-0356
www.highlandchristian.org
PRINCIPAL
Ms. Deborah Benson
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Jody Moes
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT
Jodi Lineburg
SCHOOL BELL LAYOUT
Christina Woo
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
John Boender
Jerry Huizenga
Rachelle Knapper
Terry Krooswyk
Matt Lenting
Mary Mitchell
Russ Rudenga
Joe Sitter
Frank Van Til
P.J. Wiltjer
Highland Christian School Foundation
Legacy Prayer Plaza Project
You walk through
these doors
to learn.
You walk out
to leave a legacy.
The Highland Christian
School Foundation invites
you to celebrate those who
have inspired your faith and
learning by purchasing a
personalized paver stone.
These commemorative pavers will be displayed in the Legacy Prayer
Plaza located on the front lawn of Highland Christian School.
The Prayer Plaza will serve as a sanctuary for solitude and reflection for
the family and friends of HCS. Your personalized paver will bear visible
testimony to God’s faithfulness while honoring the special people,
relationships and occasions of your life!
The Legacy Prayer Plaza will be built brick by brick in the same way
that HCS is built life by life. You walked into our community for
learning. Now, together let’s leave a legacy for generations who are yet
to come.
Order forms are available online under the Foundation tab at:
www.highlandchristian.org
The
RACE is On!
Join us for some crazy midsummer fun at the Illiana Speedway!
If you haven’t seen a Figure 8 Crash Fest you are missing out!
Come cheer as our oldest bus careens around the
track to raise funds for our transportation program.
ILLIANA Speedway - July 9, 2011
“Train up a child in the way he should go
and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
- Proverbs 22:6
For more information,
visit our website at
www.highlandchristian.org